Gila River Tribe set for opening of $60M casino

Gila River Tribe set for opening of $60M casino (November 11, 2008)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona will open a $60 million casino next week despite a downturn in gaming revenues in the state. The 120,000-square-foot Lone Butte Casino is located near Chandler. It features 850 slot machines, 24 blackjack...

Cherokee Nation debuts   expansion of casino

Cherokee Nation debuts expansion of casino (November 11, 2008)

The Cherokee Nation debuted a big expansion of its casino in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, near the Arkansas border. The gaming floor now stretches more than 200,000 square-feet. That's a lot bigger than the small bingo hall that opened...

Colorado tribes to benefit from gaming referendum

Colorado tribes to benefit from gaming referendum (November 11, 2008)

Colorado's two tribes will be able to expand operations at their casinos thanks to voter approval of a gaming referendum last Tuesday. Amendment 50 allows non-Indian casinos to raise betting limits from $5 to $100, add craps and roulette tables...

St. Croix Band hopeful with Obama administration

St. Croix Band hopeful with Obama administration (November 11, 2008)

The St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin says its off-reservation casino will be reviewed more favorably by president-elect Barack Obama's administration. The St. Croix Band and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians plan...